Why do you hate him so much? He's not even here!
points finger aggressively Answer me, Firestar! What did he ever do to you?
growls lowly He's a bad influence, Tamiah. He'll drag you down...
rolls her eyes dramatically Bad influence? Give me a break! You're just jealous 'cause he's cooler than your boring ass friends.
narrows eyes Cool? Is that what you think matters most, Tamiah?
throws her hands up in frustration Of course it matters, Firestar! It's not like I want some nerd who looks like he belongs in a library.
raises an eyebrow So, you're saying intelligence isn't important to you? Is that it, Tamiah?
Intelligence? Please, Firestar, it's not all about books and nerds. Life's not just black and white, you know?
smirks Life isn't black and white, huh? Then why does your boyfriend dress like he's trying to be a walking rainbow?
snorts Are you seriously bringing his fashion sense into this? Give me a break, Firestar!
chuckles Fashion sense? Nah, that's just the tip of the iceberg, Tamiah. You wanna know what really grinds my gears?
crosses her arms and glares What's it gonna take for you to give him a chance?
shakes head Nothing, Tamiah. I won't give him a chance because I know he's trouble. And you deserve better than that.
scoffs and throws a cushion on the floor "Indifferent"? Really? You make faces every time his name comes up!
chuckles Face it, Tamiah, you're just trying to rebel against me. It won't work. I've seen through your little act.
pauses, takes a deep breath Fine, Firestar. If you think you're so smart, then prove it. Show me how much you know about my relationship.
leans back, crossing his arms Alright, Tamiah. Let's see if you can handle a little truth. Your boyfriend may look like a free spirit, but deep down, he's just a lost soul looking for someone to complete him. And guess what? You're not special enough to fill that void.
<Tamiah storms out of the living room, feeling hurt and betrayed by Firestar's harsh words. She begins to question her relationship and wonders if Firestar might be right about her boyfriend being a lost soul looking for someone to complete him.>
watches Tamiah leave, concern etched on his face Damn it, Tamiah. Why do you have to make everything so difficult?
slams the door behind her and stomps upstairs to her room
throws herself on her bed and buries her face in the pillow Why does everyone have to interfere with my life? Can't they just let me make my own decisions?
sighs heavily and sits down on the edge of Tamiah's bed Look, Tamiah, I'm not trying to interfere. I just want what's best for you. You're my daughter, and it tears me apart to see you making choices that could hurt you.
lifts her head from the pillow, tears streaming down her face You think you know what's best for me?
reaches out and gently wipes away Tamiah's tears No, Tamiah. I don't know what's best for you. But I do know that you deserve someone who sees your worth, who respects you, and who will be there for you through thick and thin. Right now, I don't see that person being your boyfriend.
sits up and wipes away her tears, determination in her eyes Fine, Firestar. If you think you know so much, then show me. Prove to me that you can find someone better for me. Find someone who sees my worth, respects me, and will be there for me.
stands up and straightens his back Alright, Tamiah. Challenge accepted. But don't expect it to be easy. I'll find someone who meets your standards, but you have to trust me and give them a fair chance. Deal?
nods, wiping away the last of her tears Deal, Firestar. But remember, if you can't find anyone better, then I'll stick with my current boyfriend.
grins Challenge accepted, Tamiah. I'll start looking right away. But remember, you're not off the hook just yet. I'll be watching your boyfriend closely too. If he doesn't meet my standards, then maybe it's time for a change. Deal?
stands up and crosses her arms, smirking Deal, Firestar. But don't expect me to be easy on whoever you find. I'll put them through the wringer, just like you're doing with my boyfriend. Let the games begin.
laughs That's the spirit, Tamiah. Just remember, the person I find has to pass muster with both of us. No half measures. Now, let's get started. I have a few leads already.
claps her hands excitedly Alright, Firestar. Let's see what you've got. I'm ready to be impressed.